Wednesday November 14, 2012, 9:50 pm
I have perfected the raised foot and leg manouver as a visual sign, as hands are usually occupied. This is accompanied by "back, back". There is the occasional 'sneaker' but for the most part it works. No cats or people are harmed in the process.

Saturday November 17, 2012, 5:22 am
We have a water rifle for chasing the squirrels off the bird feeders. The few times the cats have escaped they get a jet from that and now we just need to pick it up to deter them.